ECOWAS Rejects Genocides Claims, Says Lebels Threatens West African Cohesion
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has publicly dismissed claims of genocide targeting any religious group within the region, arguing that such labels are false, dangerous, and aimed at distorting social cohesion within the bloc. In a communiqué released late Tuesday, the ECOWAS Commission asserted that these claims are deliberately targeted at worsening […]
Tinubu Defends Nigeria’s Religious Freedom Amid Trump’s CPC Designation and U.S. Senate Bill
By Ehis Agbon, Abuja, Nigeria. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to religious liberty and constitutional democracy, rejecting the recent characterization of the country as religiously intolerant by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who last week designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) over alleged persecution and killings of Christians. The […]
TRUMP DESIGNATES NIGERIA A “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN”; URGES CONGRESS TO ACT
By Procyon News Reporter Washington / Abuja — President Donald J. Trump has officially designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), saying Christianity in the West African nation faces an “existential threat” amid widespread killings of Christians and calling on the U.S. Congress to investigate and respond. In a statement posted on his […]
CAN Refutes Presidency’s Statement, Reaffirms Christian Genocide in Nigeria
By Procyon News Staff Abuja, October 21, 2025 The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has refuted a statement credited to the Presidency suggesting that it dismissed claims of a “Christian genocide” in the country, describing such reports as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, […]
MBF Raises Alarm Over Escalating Genocide in the Middle Belt
…Calls for UN Investigation, Condemns Government Inaction By Ehis Agbon | Kaduna | October 19, 2025 The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has once again sounded the alarm over what it describes as an ongoing genocidal campaign against the indigenous ethnic nationalities of the Middle Belt region, following the latest massacre of 13 Berom natives in […]
Procyon Radio & TV Dedicates Transmission to the Memory of Charlie Kirk
Procyon Radio and Television will, on Sunday, 21st September 2025, dedicate its entire transmission to the memory of Charlie Kirk. As part of this global remembrance, Procyon will be joining live streams from different parts of the world, allowing our audience to connect and reflect on his legacy together with millions worldwide. Listeners can follow […]
Gunmen Kill Eight NSCDC Officers, Civilian in Edo, Kidnap Chinese National
Okpella, Edo State — Tragedy struck on Friday night when armed men ambushed a convoy escorting a Chinese national working with BUA Cement Company, killing eight officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and one civilian driver. The incident occurred at about 10:30 p.m. along the Okpella–Agenebode axis. According to a statement […]
Equipping The Persecuted Sounds Alarm on Christian Genocide in Nigeria, Calls for U.S. Action; CBN’s Kelly Wright Gains White House Access
…CBN’s Kelly Wright Gains White House Press Access as Spotlight Turns to U.S. Human Rights Priorities in Sub-Saharan Africa Washington D.C. — Veteran journalist and CBN News Senior White House Correspondent, Kelly Wright, has secured access to the White House press briefing room, a move observers say could amplify global conversations about U.S. foreign policy […]
Insecurity: SOSG supports security agencies with additional patrol vehicles, motorcycles
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto In its drive to further strengthen responsive commitment in providing support to security agencies in fight against banditry, the Sokoto State Government has procured 10 new Hilux patrol vans and 150 motorcycles to enhance patrol in areas affected by banditry in the state. Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has over time , […]
AIG Zone 10, Grimah strengthens synergy against insecurity
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The AIG Zone 10, Sokoto, Mr Gyogon A. Grimah says his team of management is in full and responsive synergy with commands to strengthen and sustain operations that will yield results against insecurity. The Zonal police boss also expressed conviction that with their efforts and devine intervention , the current security […]